Lady Gaga has finally spilled the beans on her engagement to fiancé Michael Polansky. It took her a full two months to officially confirm the news after she accidentally let it slip at the Paris Olympics because apparently, subtlety is just not her strong suit.
Appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live on October 1, the Joker: Folie à Deux star (yes, she’s a clown now—literally) shared the juicy details. And let me tell you, it’s a rollercoaster that includes birthdays, rock climbing, and an engagement so polite, it might’ve asked you for permission first.
“So, he proposed after my birthday,” Gaga dished. “My birthday passed, and I’m just sitting there thinking, ‘Okay, any day now, buddy.’ But nothing. Nada. No ring, no glitter, no parade of synchronized dancers twirling with sparklers, not even a confetti cannon.”
Then she goes on to say they went on a romantic trip together, which, naturally, included rock climbing. Because nothing says “romance” like scaling a vertical wall of jagged rocks. “We’ve climbed before,” she adds, as though this is a perfectly normal couples’ activity and not something most of us would only do under threat of bear attack.
Jimmy Kimmel, baffled, asks if she climbs rocks on the regular, and Gaga responds with a line that’ll probably be in her next song: “I do now. I would do anything for love.” (Are you taking notes, Meat Loaf?)
And let’s talk about the fashion—because, of course, Gaga climbed a mountain in an outfit that’s not just functional but also chic. “I dress for safety and comfort,” she explained, as though she’s about to debut her new fashion line: Couture Carabiners. “You’ve gotta get to the top, but you also gotta get back down,” she wisely points out. That’s right, gravity applies even to pop stars.
Now, here’s where things get downright adorable. After conquering the mountain (both literally and metaphorically), the two lovebirds were just casually walking back to their room, probably still dusting the dirt off their designer climbing gear, when Michael asked the most Michael question ever:
“He asked if he could ask me,” Gaga revealed. “He wanted to know if it was okay to propose before proposing.” Yes, he requested permission to ask for her hand in marriage—because nothing says love like filling out the proper paperwork. Gaga’s reaction? “I was like, ‘Yes, it’s so okay!’”
And then came the kicker: Michael did not get down on one knee. That’s right—no traditional kneeling here. But don’t worry, Gaga was totally into it. “I’m a modern lady,” she said, cool as a cucumber dipped in diamond dust. “I like what he did.”
As for the wedding plans? Well, buckle up, because it’s either going to be the most low-key affair ever or a full-blown circus. “We talk a lot about just going to the courthouse, just the two of us, and ordering Chinese food,” Gaga confessed. But knowing her? “It could also become a circus with unicorns,” she added. And honestly, would anyone be surprised?
And because no Gaga appearance is complete without a little music, she topped off the night by performing her Harlequin song, “Happy Mistake.” A fitting title, considering how delightfully unexpected and whimsical this engagement saga has been!
Lady Gaga’s engagement—a story filled with love, laughter, and rock climbing. Now, the only question left is: Will the wedding feature a unicorn rock climbing wall? Stay tuned.
